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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-14 - Minutes• • • MINUTES OF A SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING JULY A meeting of the Fayetteville Subdivision Committee was held on Thursday, d+me- 14 -39,, 1994 -at 10:30 a.m., in Room 326 of the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Kenneth Pummill and Bob Reynolds Don Bunn, Alett Little, Mandy Bunch, Kurt Jones, Sharon Langley, and others PRELIMINARY PLAT - SPRING PARK, PHASE III CLARY DEVELOPMENT - N OF JOYCE ST., W OF MALL LANE The first item was a preliminary plat for Spring Park, Phase III submitted by Development Consultants, Inc. on behalf of Clary Development Corporation for property located north of Joyce Street, west of Mall Lane. The property is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial, and contains 13.264 acres with 1 lot. Ms. Little advised staff was still awaiting information on vacating a number of easements. She explained this was a replat and the developer wanted to plat over several of the easements. She stated another issue which needed to be resolved was that the plat was taking in land to the north of the existing tract. She further stated the developer was purchasing land from the Northwest Arkansas Mall but the sale had not been finalized. She advised that issue needed to be resolved prior to taking the plat to the full Planning Commission. She advised the final issue dealt with fire flows and fire pressure but the Fire Chief had determined that matter could be reviewed at the time of large scale development. In response to a question from Ms. Little, the developer advised they did not know when the sale would be final. Ms. Little stated the Mall would either need to join in the filing of the plat or the plat would need to be held until the sale was finalized. A representative for the Mall advised they might be able to send the City a letter joining in the filing of the plat prior to the Planning Commission meeting. He stated he would discuss it with Mr. Clary. MOTION Mr. Reynolds moved to forward the plat to the Planning Commission with staff comments and all issues resolved. Mr. Pummill seconded the motion. Subdivision Committee • July 14, 1994 Page 2 • • LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MALL TRISTATE JOINT VENTURE - W OF SHILOH, N OF JOYCE The next item was a large scale development for the Northwest Arkansas Mall presented by Kurt Jones, Northwest Engineers, on behalf of Tristate Joint Venture for property located west of Shiloh and north of Joyce. The property is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial, and contains 124.94 acres. Ms. Little explained the plat covered an expansion for Northwest Arkansas Mall which included a proposed building addition to the front (3 stories in height), proposed addition to the existing Sears store, a proposed addition to the existing Penny's store, and a demolition of a portion of the Penny's store. She added the bank located to the front of the Mall would also be demolished. She advised notification had not been made to the adjoining property owners so this matter would have to be re -heard at the next Subdivision Committee meeting. She further noted there were people from out-of-town present so staff had believed it would be a benefit to hear their comments. Ms. Little stated the developer would be filing an application for a street vacation for Shiloh Drive to the north of the Mall. She further stated the developer was requesting Shiloh Drive be blocked off to the south of Sheppard Drive. She explained there was a letter in process to the Highway Department requesting permission for a full signal at Sheppard Lane, allowing turns in and out for both north and southbound traffic. She further stated there was also a request for the opening of Georgetown Street for 71 southbound traffic only. She explained the plat would have to be approved contingent upon the approval of the Highway Department. In response to a question from Mr. Reynolds, Ms. Little stated that, since Shiloh Drive could not be extended any further to the north, staff was in favor of the vacation. There was discussion regarding the property immediately north of the Mall. Mr Pilars advised the ownership of the property had been in question but they were resolving the problem. Ms. Little further advised there were a number of off-site improvements requested. She noted city staff and the developer were currently in negotiation and expected to reach a resolution in the near future. Mr. Reynolds asked about the notation for a lighted monument sign shown on the plat. Ms. Little explained the developer would need to make application through the Inspection department to the Board of Sign Appeals. She explained City Code allowed one free-standing commercial sign per lot was allowed. She pointed out the Mall was requesting a number of signs and a waiver from the Board of Sign Appeals would be required. There was also discussion regarding the extension of Joyce Boulevard. Me. Bunch advised staff was currently working on the extension and was in negotiation with adjoining property owners. She expressed hope the roadway would be complete within the next year. There was also discussion regarding the Highway Department improving access to 71 in the subject area. Ms. Little expressed her belief it would be a minimum of five years before any improvements would be made by the Highway Department. Subdivision Committee July 14, 1994 Page 3 Mr. Jones advised they would be contacting SWEPCO regarding moving their easement to the north. He explained there was already an Ozark easement and they wanted the SWEPCO easement to run parallel in order to save a number of trees to the north and west of the mall. Subdivision Committee July 14, 1994 Page 4 SIDEWALK WAIVER ROBERT N. SCHMITT - 1278 OVERCREST Ms. Little stated Mr. Robert Schmitt had requested a sidewalk waiver on his property at the northwest corner of Overcrest and Old Wire Road. She explained that, at the time the lot split for the subject property was approved, construction of sidewalks was one of the conditions of approval. She further stated she had reviewed the site and would recommend taking a Bill of Assurance for the sidewalk along Old Wire Road. MOTION Mr. Reynolds moved to grant a Bill of Assurance for the sidewalk. Mr. Pummill seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m. • • • Subdivision Committee July 14, 1994 Page 5 LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT - NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MALL TRISTATE JOINT VENTURE - W OF SHILOH, N OF JOYCE The next item was a large scale development for the Northwest Arkansas Mall presented by Kurt Jones, Northwest Engineers, on behalf of Tristate Joint Venture for property located west of Shiloh and north of Joyce. The property is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial, and contains 124.94 acres. Mr. Conklin advised this matter had been reviewed at the last Subdivision Committee meeting but proper notification had not been given to adjoining property owners so it would need to be reviewed again. Mr. Nickle pointed out it appeared there would be significant fill to the west of the existing Mall. Mr. Jones stated it was not as significant as it appeared. He explained the lower level of the mall- would be at 1261 and the parking area would be a 2% slope below the mall. Mr. Pilarz, Mall manager, explained the first floor would be even with the parking lot and the second floor was the existing mall level. In response to a question from Mr. Nickle, Mr. Jones stated they would have to get some fill from off-site. Mr. Nickle advised the grading plan did require a number of conditions from the developer when filling a site. Mr. Jones stated they would be preparing a complete grading plan and drainage report. Ms. Bunch stated a preliminary drainage report had been submitted and there were no major changes to existing drainage. There was further discussion regarding traffic flow for the mall and the developer assured the Commission there would be better flow than currently existed, explaining the new configuration of the roads. Ms. Bunch advised there had been numerous meetings between Mall staff, Clary Development, the City and the State Highway Department. She stated those negotiations were still in progress. Mr. Pilarz advised the Mall was willing to pay pointing out they were already heavily committed, they had a great location but a difficult site. for necessary improvements, financially. He pointed out MOTION Mr. Suchecki moved to forward the plat to the full Planning Commission. Mr. Nickle seconded the motion. • • • Subdivision Committee July 14, 1994 Page 6 SIDEWALK WAIVER - NOAH ROBERTS HIGHWAY 16 & ED EDWARDS,ROAD Mr. Roberts explained his realtor was also supposed to be present with a plat of the tract but had, apparently been detained. He advised the Planning Commission had approved a lot split earlier in the year for Samantha Neal. He explained that, in order for the split to be approved, a sidewalk had been required along Highway 16. In response to a question from Mr. Suchecki, Mr. Roberts stated there were no sidewalks on either side of Highway 16 at that location. He further stated there were no sidewalks along Highway 16 to the east of Watson's Grocery Store. Mr. Conklin advised that on February 17, 1994 the Commission had denied the sidewalk waiver. He pointed out homes were being constructed in Sequoyah Meadows which was not very far from this tract. MOTION Mr. Nickle moved to grant a Bill of Assurance for the construction of the sidewalk. Mr. Suchecki seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.